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DE53 LGO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,897 mi
Last recorded82,897 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,897 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 64,989 miles

All tyres perished

Front suspension bushes worn / perished

Rear suspension bushes worn / perished

Fail 14 May 2024 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres perished

Front suspension bushes worn / perished

Rear suspension bushes worn / perished

Pass 16 May 2023 60,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 60,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements yellow background faded (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 56,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,830 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension springs rusted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 53,476 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment full travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,624 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 45,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,641 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 32,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,114 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,114 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,267 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,676 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 10,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 8,166 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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DE53 LGO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE53 LGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE53 LGO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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